Base Frosting

Yield

Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

3

cups powdered sugar, sifted

1/2

cup shortening

1/4

cup milk

1/2

teaspoon vanilla

Additional milk

Preparation

Combine sugar, shortening, 1/4 cup milk and vanilla in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until frosting is a thin consistency. Use frosting immediately.